Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood ES

DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES serves 420 students in prekindergarten through third grade in Washington, D.C.'s Edgewood neighborhood. This charter elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 with 37 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school ranks #42 out of 240 elementary schools in the District of Columbia, placing it in the 83rd percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10.

While current academic performance shows 27% of students scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and Math, the school is working to strengthen student achievement across all grade levels with room for continued academic growth. Located on Edgewood Street NE, the school serves a diverse urban community where 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 20017 has a median household income of $97,507 and median home value of $661,200, though the area maintains economic diversity with a 16.8% poverty rate among its 20,643 residents.

DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES operates within Washington D.C.'s vibrant educational landscape, providing early childhood education in an established urban neighborhood that balances professional families with working-class households.

Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood ES is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.